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Close-up of hands drawing a concealed blade from a walking cane, illustrating the type of weapon that prompted the Cincinnati City Hall security review.

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Cincinnati City Hall security review follows concealed sword incident

Cincinnati officials are reviewing security measures after police said a person brought a sword hidden inside a cane into council chambers during a public meeting. According to reports from WLWT and FOX19, the incident happened during the public comment portion of a City Council session at Cincinnati City Hall. Police later arrested Alexandra Dalton, also…

ByNina OliverioMay 14, 20260Comments

A concerned female shopper examines a grocery item while pushing a cart down a supermarket aisle, reflecting the impact of inflation on consumer prices.

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Inflation pressure grows as consumer prices hit three-year high

The latest inflation report showed the sharpest annual increase in consumer prices in three years, raising new concerns for families already dealing with high living expenses. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, energy prices played a major role in the increase, especially gasoline and utility costs. Reuters and The Wall Street Journal reported…

ByNina OliverioMay 14, 20260Comments

Yellow police tape blocks a dark street with blurred, flashing emergency vehicle lights in the background at the scene of a fatal USPS delivery truck crash in St. Bernard.

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USPS delivery truck crash kills 28-year-old woman in St. Bernard

A 28-year-old woman died after a delivery truck of United States Postal Service (USPS) struck her in St. Bernard early Wednesday morning, according to police. Officers responded to the crash around 2 a.m. in the 4700 block of Vine Street near Baker Avenue. According to a report by FOX19, the woman suffered severe injuries and…

ByNina OliverioMay 13, 20260Comments

A Cincinnati Police vehicle parked at Fountain Square with flashing lights near the Tyler Davidson Fountain during the evening.

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Fountain Square shooting response: Cincinnati considers 24/7 police presence

The City of Cincinnati is considering a 24-hour police presence in Fountain Square. This follows a fatal shooting in downtown Cincinnati which raised new public safety concerns. City officials are weighing a plan to increase police presence at Fountain Square after the May 8 fatal shooting. That shooting left one man dead near the downtown…

ByNina OliverioMay 13, 20260Comments

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2026 Healthcare Costs Could Become a Defining Issue for American Families

Why Healthcare Costs Could Decide the 2026 Midterm Elections The 2026 midterm elections could become a major test of healthcare affordability. Although inflation, immigration, military conflicts, and the broader economy remain central political issues, healthcare costs have emerged as a growing concern for voters across the political spectrum. Rising insurance premiums, uncertainty around Medicaid and…

ByBrett HarnettMay 12, 20260Comments

Students walking into school as Ohio’s EdChoice voucher program faces a major legal challenge over school choice and education funding.

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Why Ohio’s EdChoice Lawsuit Could Change Education Across the State

The Ohio 10th District Court of Appeals is hearing arguments today in a major legal challenge that could reshape education options for tens of thousands of Ohio families. More than 300 public school districts, including several in Greater Cincinnati, are trying to dismantle the EdChoice voucher program, which currently serves roughly 150,000 to 166,000 students…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 12, 20260Comments

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GOP’s Structural Edge: Why 2026 Midterms Are Shaping Up as a Tougher Fight for Democrats

Republicans are entering the 2026 midterm cycle with a rare set of built-in advantages A massive fundraising lead, court-backed redistricting gains, and a favorable Senate map — even as national polls show Democrats with a typical midterm edge on the generic ballot. The conversation started with a viral X post highlighting Inside Elections’ current House…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 12, 20260Comments

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5 plead guilty in viral Cincinnati brawl

Five of the seven people charged in connection with the July 2025 fight in downtown Cincinnati pleaded guilty in Hamilton County court on May 11. The altercation became one of the city’s most publicized criminal cases after cellphone videos circulated widely online and sparked debate over public safety, nightlife security, and police response times. According…

ByNina OliverioMay 12, 20260Comments

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Ohio kindergarten readiness crisis pushes new statewide education reforms

Ohio kindergarten readiness data shows that about 60% of children are not fully prepared when they enter school, prompting new education and early childhood initiatives. Ohio educators and child development experts say many children begin kindergarten without the literacy, communication, and social skills needed for classroom success. State leaders, hospitals, nonprofits, and school districts are…

ByNina OliverioMay 11, 20260Comments

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Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak Shows Cincinnati Risk

How a Remote Outbreak Became a Cincinnati Concern in 48 Hours An expedition ship left Argentina in April carrying a hantavirus outbreak nobody yet knew existed. This incident is now referred to by many as the Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak. Within days, American evacuees routed through U.S. hubs en route home. Some connected through major…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 11, 20260Comments